How to Create and Assign a Standalone Scenario Evaluation

Learn how to create and assign Standalone Scenario evaluations in SimCapture, including scenario setup, scoring rubrics, question types, and assignment options.

Written by Jeri Ellis

Updated at May 14th, 2026

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Create a Standalone Scenario Evaluation Adding Questions (Manual Input) Assign a Standalone Scenario Evaluation What Happens Next?

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Standalone Scenario evaluations function similarly to Course evaluations, but with a few important differences:

They are tied to a Scenario , not a session
They can be assigned at any time
They may include an optional Scoring Rubric

Standalone Scenario evaluations are ideal when you want to assess learner performance without scheduling or running a session.

Create a Standalone Scenario Evaluation

Creating a Standalone Scenario evaluation involves three steps:

Create a Scenario
Convert it to a Standalone Scenario
Add an Evaluation

Step 1: Create a New Scenario

Navigate to the desired Course .
In the Curriculum pod , select Add New Scenario .
Choose Create New and enter a title for the Scenario.
In Scenario Requirements, select one:
- Simulator
- Standardized Patient
- Peer to Peer
- Self-recorded
Click Save .

Step 2: Convert the Scenario to Standalone

In the Scenario Content pod , locate the newly created Scenario.
Select the pencil icon to edit.
Choose Standalone Scenario .
(Optional) Add a Scoring Rubric .
Click Save .

Step 3: Add an Evaluation

In the Scenario Content pod , locate the Standalone Scenario.
Select + Add Evaluation .
Choose Create New and enter a required evaluation title.
In the Evaluation Preview pod , select Add questions .
Choose how questions will be added:
- Manual input
- Samaritan assisted
Click Save .

Adding Questions (Manual Input)

If you selected Manual input , click Add questions in the Evaluation Preview pod and choose from:

Multiple Choice
USMLE Diagnosis
Information
Free Text
- Media attachments supported: .gif , .jpg , .jpeg , .mp3 , .mp4 , .m4v , .mov
Library
- Select Add after choosing a question from the Library

Click Save , then Done .

Once finished, the evaluation is ready to be assigned.

Assign a Standalone Scenario Evaluation

To assign the evaluation:

Locate the Standalone evaluation in the Course Agenda pod .
Select Go to full agenda .
Select + Assign Evaluation .
From Evaluation to Assign , choose the evaluation.
(Optional) Filter by Scenario .
Set a Release Date & Time .
(Optional) Set a Retract Date & Time.
- If left blank, the evaluation remains open.
Choose who to assign it to:
- All Course Participants
- Only Select Users
(Optional) Enable Allow Completion Over Time .
Click Save .

What Happens Next?

After assignment, the Standalone Scenario evaluation:

Appears in the Curriculum pod for assigned users
Functions like a Course evaluation, but remains tied to the Scenario
Can be completed independently of session scheduling

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